
{"id":8555,"date":"2026-04-22T07:46:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/?p=8555"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:47:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:47:38","slug":"nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/","title":{"rendered":"Nafis Extended to 2040 &#8211; How This Benefits UAE in Emiratization?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UAE is committed to investing in its citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And to support that vision, the UAE government launched the Nafis program under the leadership of Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 13 September 2021. It was part of the UAE\u2019s \u201cProjects of the 50\u201d and was designed to provide job opportunities for Emiratis within the private sector. The government started this initiative to complete its aggressive target of creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in the private sector by the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the same time, it opened a gateway for private-sector employers to partner with the UAE government to facilitate more employment opportunities for local Emiratis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently, the government decided to extend the Nafis program through 2040. This shows the long-term commitment of the UAE to emiratisation and its broader goal of strengthening the local workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">With the Nafis Extended to 2040, the program enters a new phase of national development.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s explore the Nafis program and how it benefits the UAE in achieving its Emiratization goal.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#What_is_the_Nafis_Program_in_the_UAE\" >What is the Nafis Program in the UAE?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#How_Does_the_Nafis_Program_Benefit_Emiratis_in_UAE\" >How Does the Nafis Program Benefit Emiratis in UAE?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Why_Has_UAE_Extended_Nafis_to_2040\" >Why Has UAE Extended Nafis to 2040?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Reasons_for_Extension_of_the_Nafis_Program_to_2040\" >Reasons for Extension of the Nafis Program to 2040\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#The_Current_Scorecard_As_of_April_2026_for_Nafis_Extension_to_2040\" >The Current Scorecard (As of April 2026) for Nafis Extension to 2040<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Nafis_Program_%E2%80%93_Core_Eligibility_Criteria\" >Nafis Program &#8211; Core Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#1_UAE_National_Status_Non-negotiable\" >1) UAE National Status (Non-negotiable)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#2_Age_Requirement\" >2) Age Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#3_Employment_Status_Varies_by_Scheme\" >3) Employment Status (Varies by Scheme)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#4_Registration_Requirement\" >4) Registration Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#5_Salary_Criteria_for_Financial_Support\" >5) Salary Criteria (for Financial Support)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#6_No_Overlapping_Government_Benefits\" >6) No Overlapping Government Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#7_Active_Genuine_Employment_for_employees\" >7) Active &amp; Genuine Employment (for employees)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Additional_Conditional_Requirements\" >Additional Conditional Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#For_Training_Scholarships\" >For Training \/ Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#For_Unemployment_Benefits\" >For Unemployment Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#What_are_the_Nafis_Financial_Subsidies\" >What are the Nafis Financial Subsidies?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Emirati_Salary_Support_Scheme\" >Emirati Salary Support Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#The_Merit_Program\" >The Merit Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Pension_Subsidy\" >Pension Subsidy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Complete_Subsidy_Type_Overview\" >Complete Subsidy Type Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#How_the_Nafis_Extension_to_2040_Will_Reshape_UAEs_Corporate\" >How the Nafis Extension to 2040 Will Reshape UAE\u2019s Corporate?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Strategic_Corporation_Integration\" >Strategic Corporation Integration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Career_Skill_Development\" >Career &amp; Skill Development\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Emphasize_Cultural_Identity\" >Emphasize Cultural Identity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/nafis-extended-to-2040-uae-emiratization\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nafis_Program_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><b>What is the Nafis Program in the UAE?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis program is a UAE government initiative to push Emirati employment within the private sector. The program\u2019s objective is to place maximum eligible UAE citizens in jobs in the private sector by 2025-2030.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis program offers salary subsidies, child allowance, and funds for training. The program offers full support up to AED 30,000 to those eligible and has been extended up to 2040 to ease burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Under the initiative of Nafis Extended to 2040, citizens can plan their careers with greater certainty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Nafis_Program_Benefit_Emiratis_in_UAE\"><\/span><b>How Does the Nafis Program Benefit Emiratis in UAE?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis program benefits the UAE people in many ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Financial Support <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; It offers salary support up to 5 years to Emiratis working in the private sector. There are two\u00a0 main provisions, a top up payment of AED 5,000 a month for those already in employment. And a payment of AED 8,000 a month for new graduates on training programs during their first year of employment completion. <\/span>The Nafis Extended to 2040 ensures these financial safety nets remain in place for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Emiratization Compliance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; It helps private companies (with 50+ employees) to hire local talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Unemployment Benefit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; If you\u2019re an Emirati and unemployed, the Nafis program can provide financial support for up to 12 months (this is for private sector jobs only).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sector Coverage <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; The program extends across all private sectors, including but not limited to, banking, marketing, educational institutions, hospitality industry, healthcare and technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Leadership Development &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u201cNafis Leadership Program\u201d helps Emiratis to develop leadership qualities and contribute to the future roles within the UAE region. <\/span>With Nafis Extended to 2040, leadership training becomes a permanent pillar of the workforce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Has_UAE_Extended_Nafis_to_2040\"><\/span><b>Why Has UAE Extended Nafis to 2040?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Nafis Extended to 2040\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pexels-afpotography-35862326-113x75.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UAE has decided to extend the Nafis program to 2040 to solidify long-term Emiratisation. It aims to increase private sector employment and empower national talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis program is responsible for 176,000 placements and since the extension, and under the direction of his excellency Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, it aims to build a sustainable workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Nafis Extended to 2040 announcement reflects this vision for a diversified economy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Extension_of_the_Nafis_Program_to_2040\"><\/span><b>Reasons for Extension of the Nafis Program to 2040\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Long-Term Emiratisation Strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; This extension is responsible for long-term shift towards establishing a balanced private-sector led economy reducing the reliance on public sector employment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Empowering National Talent &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis program wants to sustain the 176,000 Emirati placements by strengthening local talent within the private sector and create a more skilled UAE workforce. <\/span>Nafis Extended to 2040 provides the necessary time to achieve these skill targets.<\/p>\n<p><b>Family Support &amp; Stability &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This program favors the \u201cYear of the Family\u201d adding continuous support for wives of the Emirati employees and removing caps on the children\u2019s allowance scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Building on Success &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It provides comprehensive support to 32,000 companies currently hiring locals providing stability for employers and employees so they can plan the future of their careers. <\/span>The Nafis Extended to 2040 provides a roadmap for these companies to grow their Emirati workforce.<\/p>\n<p><b>New Package of Enhancements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Children\u2019s Allowance Expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Removal of the cap on the number of eligible children receiving the allowance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Support for Emirati Mothers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: New programs specifically for the children of Emirati mothers working in the private sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Assistance for Spouses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Targeted support for the wives of Emirati citizens employed by private companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Extended Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Increased emphasis on skills development and long-term career growth through the Nafis Extended to 2040 framework..<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Current_Scorecard_As_of_April_2026_for_Nafis_Extension_to_2040\"><\/span><b>The Current Scorecard (As of April 2026) for Nafis Extension to 2040<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The extension offers impressive statistics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>176,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Emiratis have been employed through the program so far.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>152,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are currently active in the private sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>32,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> private companies are now part of the ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>74%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the beneficiaries are women, highlighting a massive shift of females in the private workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The UAE aims to dissociate the \u201cdivide\u201d between public and private sector benefits with the Nafis Extended to 2040.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nafis_Program_%E2%80%93_Core_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>Nafis Program &#8211; Core Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re an Emirati and looking to apply for the Nafis Program, here\u2019s the eligibility criteria with base requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nationality<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be a UAE national (Emirati)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Between 18 and 60 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Registration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be registered on the Nafis platform<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Employment Status<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working in the private sector or actively seeking private-sector employment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Salary Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must fall within defined salary bands (for financial support eligibility)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Government Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not receiving overlapping or duplicate government employment support<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A few things to keep in mind regarding Nafis Extended to 2040:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_UAE_National_Status_Non-negotiable\"><\/span><b>1) UAE National Status (Non-negotiable)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be a UAE citizen (Emirati)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Includes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passport holders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Children of Emirati mothers (in some programs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Age_Requirement\"><\/span><b>2) Age Requirement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically <\/span><b>18 to 60 years old<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some sub-programs (like training or scholarships) may have tighter age brackets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Employment_Status_Varies_by_Scheme\"><\/span><b>3) Employment Status (Varies by Scheme)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on which Nafis initiative you\u2019re applying for:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For employment\/salary support:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be <\/span><b>working in the private sector<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For job seekers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be actively seeking private-sector employment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For unemployment benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must have:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lost job involuntarily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previously worked in private sector\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Registration_Requirement\"><\/span><b>4) Registration Requirement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be <\/span><b>registered on the Nafis platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (via UAE Pass)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Salary_Criteria_for_Financial_Support\"><\/span><b>5) Salary Criteria (for Financial Support)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Salary must fall within <\/span><b>defined Nafis support bands<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government top-ups are structured around income tiers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_No_Overlapping_Government_Benefits\"><\/span><b>6) No Overlapping Government Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannot be receiving <\/span><b>duplicate or overlapping government employment support<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Active_Genuine_Employment_for_employees\"><\/span><b>7) Active &amp; Genuine Employment (for employees)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Role must be:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real and active (not nominal employment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Classified as a <\/span><b>skilled\/private-sector role<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Salaries must be processed through official systems (WPS)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Conditional_Requirements\"><\/span><b>Additional Conditional Requirements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These aren\u2019t universal but apply depending on the Nafis initiative:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Training_Scholarships\"><\/span><b>For Training \/ Scholarships<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum qualification (at least high school or bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Unemployment_Benefits\"><\/span><b>For Unemployment Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be <\/span><b>not currently employed<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be actively job hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not refuse suitable job offers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Nafis_Financial_Subsidies\"><\/span><b>What are the Nafis Financial Subsidies?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Nafis program provides substantial financial subsidies. It disbursed a 24-billion-dirham budget to support 170,000+ nationals over 5 years. With Nafis Extended to 2040, the scale of this investment is set to increase.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emirati_Salary_Support_Scheme\"><\/span><b>Emirati Salary Support Scheme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Subsidy (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility Context<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Existing Employees<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emiratis already employed in private sector<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Graduates (Training Year)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First year only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fresh graduates entering workforce via training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Merit_Program\"><\/span><b>The Merit Program<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The merit initiative is available for specific professionals such as nursing, accountancy, lawyers, and coders. Nafis Extended to 2040 will continue to support these high-value roles.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Monthly Salary (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Nafis Top-Up (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2264 20,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20,001 \u2013 30,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30,001 \u2013 40,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40,001 \u2013 50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pension_Subsidy\"><\/span><b>Pension Subsidy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The government offers state pension contributions on a rebate basis for the first five years if the employee earns less than AED 20,000 per month. The Nafis Extended to 2040 plan maintains this essential benefit.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Contributor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year 5<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Employee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Company<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Government<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">18%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Subsidy_Type_Overview\"><\/span><b>Complete Subsidy Type Overview\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s the complete snapshot of subsidy types (in AED) which the UAE government dispatches month by month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subsidy Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amount (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Conditions \/ Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Salary Support (Top-up)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 1,000 \u2192 AED 7,000\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on qualification &amp; salary band (\u2264 AED 30K salary)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Merit \/ Additional Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to AED 5,000\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For higher earners (\u2264 AED 50K salary tiers)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Training Stipend<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 4,000 \u2192 AED 8,000\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depends on education level (HS \u2192 Bachelor+)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Child Allowance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 600\u2013800 per child\/month (max ~AED 3,200)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 4 children, salary cap ~AED 50K\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unemployment Benefit (Base)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 7,000\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paid up to 6 months (within 12 months over 5 years)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Spouse Allowance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 4,500\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If spouse is unemployed\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Child Support (Unemployed)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED 2,400 (1st &amp; 2nd child)AED 1,600 (3rd child)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional family support during unemployment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pension Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 100% coverage (initial years) or ~2.5% contribution support<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically for salaries \u2264 AED 20K\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Nafis_Extension_to_2040_Will_Reshape_UAEs_Corporate\"><\/span><b>How the Nafis Extension to 2040 Will Reshape UAE\u2019s Corporate?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s how the program is reshaping the UAE\u2019s private sector and corporate culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Corporation_Integration\"><\/span><b>Strategic Corporation Integration\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The extension to 2040 gives companies an understanding that Emiratisation is a permanent shift and not just a temporary quota which the government completes every year as a commitment. It enables private organizations to shape the very future of Emiratis by creating long-term workforce plans encouraging them to acquire multi-year learning strategies by launching training academies and promoting graduate programs for the nationals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">does it benefit private organizations? Companies participating in Nafis Extended to 2040 will ultimately improve their ICV score and become strongly competitive for government contracts and ADNOC tenders. <\/span>This is where professional expertise becomes vital; agencies like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.branex.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Branex<\/a> help organizations build the digital infrastructure and professional branding needed to attract and integrate local talent effectively. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The goal of the Nafis program is to create an inclusive workplace environment promoting Emirati value in the corporate sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Skill_Development\"><\/span><b>Career &amp; Skill Development\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis Extended to 2040 program is designed to be a holistic talent ecosystem instead of simply being a job portal for Emiratis. It launches multiple programs for career counseling and other related mentorship programs for professionals to choose and follow a career path which complements their professional strengths. They can apply and contribute to high-demand professions like teaching, accountancy, nursing, financial analysts, auditing, coding and AI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s how Nafis&#8217; scheme contributes to the career development of Emiratis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Career Counseling &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Emirati nationals can receive career advice and necessary coaching to follow a chosen career path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Apprentice Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; They can apply for 12 months vocational training with any of the private sector employers where the individual will receive training allowance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recruitment Portal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; It promotes a job posting platform where Emiratis can connect with private sector employees who have signed agreements with Nafis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emphasize_Cultural_Identity\"><\/span><b>Emphasize Cultural Identity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nafis Program allows the UAE government to promote their respective cultural identity. It provides direct support for Emirati mothers who are already employed in the private sectors by providing them with monetary benefits. In a way, their financial contributions to the family transmits Emirati cultural values and carve the pathway for future generations. The formal supporting wives of Emirati citizens in the private sector recognize the \u201cintellectual and emotional efforts\u201d contributed by these women. It also empowers language into policy to raise respect. This strategy focuses on creating a \u201cnational workforce\u201d in the private sector shifting reliance from foreign workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beside the following initiatives, the Nafis is backed and supported by other program structures within the UAE region.What makes Nafis so effective is its design logic. The incentives which it offers to the UAE people extends beyond static handouts. They are phased, conditional, and are on the same page with market realities. At a macro level, Nafis is building a more balanced labor market. It&#8217;s providing a viable competitive pathway for Emiratis to grow within the private sector without compromising financial security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Nafis Extended to 2040 confirms this as a core social policy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:005418f3-317d-44f9-96a9-b6518ff23ca9-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:005418f3-317d-44f9-96a9-b6518ff23ca9-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5fd8dbff-016c-43be-8580-76619c431c77\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1f8q6d\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"147\">The extension of the Nafis program to 2040 confirms that Emiratization is a long-term national priority, not a short-term push.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"403\">For Emiratis, it offers steady financial support, clearer career paths, and stronger incentives to build careers in the private sector. For companies, it reduces hiring costs and supports long-term workforce planning while aligning with national goals.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">With the Nafis Extended to 2040, the momentum is clear. If you\u2019re an Emirati professional, this is the moment to reassess your position and maximize returns from the government.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Nafis Extended to 2040 vision is your path to a successful private-sector career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"590\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With over 176,000 placements already achieved, the momentum is clear. 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